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Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Turns Heads With Latest Statement on Head Coach Dusty May

The Dallas Mavericks have received an endorsement of head coach Dusty May from Kyrie Irving, although the veteran guard had some fun before explaining himself. Irving joked that praising May too much might create jealousy among other coaches around the…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:49 AM
Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Turns Heads With Latest Statement on Head Coach Dusty May
Key Things to Know
  • Kyrie Irving praised Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May for his confrontational approach and strong game preparation.
  • Irving joked that excessive praise for May might make other NBA coaches jealous.
  • Irving scored 35 points in a 116-111 NBA Cup victory over the Houston Rockets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving offered strong praise for head coach Dusty May, highlighting his confrontational approach and emphasis on preparation. Speaking via reporter Noah Weber, Irving initially joked that he did not want other coaches across the league to become jealous before describing May as demanding yet clear about his expectations.

Irving's positive comments followed a 116-111 NBA Cup victory over the Houston Rockets, where he scored 35 points alongside Cooper Flagg's 33 points. The endorsement comes amid reports from ESPN's Shams Charania that rival teams are closely monitoring Irving's status across the league.

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